Oct 22, 2008 Mac OS X 10.5 for Intel-based Macs has received UNIX 03 certification so it's about as UNIX as things get nowadays. (10.5 on PPC systems should also pass were Apple to apply for certification, but doubtless they just aren't interested in going to.
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Mac Os And Unix
The core UNIX base doesn’t change—still very relevant
This is a great resource for Mac users who can’t seem to find answers to foundational UNIX questions. I “rediscovered” this book while cleaning out my garage, and am amazed at how relevant it still is—regardless of what cat or California site-named OS X version you’re running. Flavors-of-the-month OS X books come and go, but this one’s for long-term reference.
OS X Tiger????
Unix for Mac OS X Users unlocks the powerful capabilities of Unix that underlie Mac OS X, teaching how to use command-line syntax to perform common tasks such as file management, data entry,. Feb 11, 2009 Mac OS X is a Unix-based operatng system, built on technology developed at NeXT between the second half of the 1980s and Apple's purchase of the company in early 1996. It received UNIX 03 certfcaton following its 10.5 version on Intel processors – Mac OS X “Leopard”. A Practical Guide to UNIX for Mac OS X Users and millions of other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Dec 21, 2005 Beneath Mac OS® X's stunning graphical user interface (GUI) is the most powerful operating system ever created: UNIX®. With unmatched clarity and insight, this book explains UNIX for the Mac OS X user–giving you total control over your system, so you can get more done, faster.
How can this book be sold for that much money when it’s for a version of OS X that old? It was six CATS ago!